Word Origin & History

node 1572, "a knot or complication," from L. nodus "knot." Originally borrowed c.1400 in L. form, meaning "lump in the flesh." Meaning "point of intersection" (originally of planetary orbits with the ecliptic) first recorded 1665.

Example Sentences for node

The flying machine was the mysterious creation that Node had so often hinted at.

He assured Node that her tail would be the wonder of the world.

Alfred assured Node that he could be of even greater assistance.

While the machine was in course of construction Node had his own way in everything.

Node was evidently not sure in his mind that the flight would be successful.

He's got Node Beckley into hit; they has things all trimmed with feathers.

Node looked like a skur-crow an' Alfred like a Tom-boy girl.

Node had forgotten that they had never worked a day previously.

He became certain Node would make the flying machine a success.

If Node told that story I am going over to contradict it, if his back's broken.